SwissGear Getaway Weekend Backpack vs. Thule Aion 40L
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
SwissGear Getaway Weekend Backpack
| Capacity | 26 L |
| Weight | 1 kg |
| Dimensions | 46×28×20 cm |
| Airline fit | 95% |
| Price | $70 |
Feature by feature
| SwissGear Getaway Weekend Backpack | Feature | Thule Aion 40L |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| 2 | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 1 | Opening | 1 |
| top | Passport | top |
| Y | Passthrough | Y |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | optional |
| N | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside | ||
| 15in | Laptop | 16in |
| 4 | Main Compartments | 4 |
| Y | Organizer | Y |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 1, side | Water Bottle Holder | 1, side |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
Key differences between the SwissGear Getaway Weekend Backpack and Thule Aion 40L
- Compression straps: 2 on the SwissGear Getaway Weekend Backpack; No on the Thule Aion 40L.
- Hip belt: No on the SwissGear Getaway Weekend Backpack; Optional on the Thule Aion 40L.
- Sternum strap: No on the SwissGear Getaway Weekend Backpack; Yes on the Thule Aion 40L.
- Laptop sleeve: 15in on the SwissGear Getaway Weekend Backpack; 16in on the Thule Aion 40L.
Both have: passport pocket, luggage passthrough, backpack straps, built-in organizer, water bottle pockets, water resistant.
Which airlines take each bag as a carry-on
We checked both bags against the carry-on size limits of 189 airlines. 132 accept both. 47 accept only the SwissGear Getaway Weekend Backpack, and 0 accept only the Thule Aion 40L.
Only the SwissGear Getaway Weekend Backpack fits
Air Baltic, Air China, Air Malta, Air Niugini, Air Serbia, Air Seychelles, American Eagle, Asiana Airlines, ATA Airlines, Belavia, Blue Air, Bulgaria Air, China Eastern, easyJet, Emirates Airlines, Enter Air, Etihad Airways, flybe, Great Lakes Airlines, Icelandair, InselAir, Juneyao Airlines, Liat Airlines, Luxair, Meridiana Fly, Nordwind Airlines, Oman Air, Pakistan International, Qatar Airways, Ravn Alaska, Regional Express, Royal Brunei Airlines, Royal Jordanian, Ryanair, S7, Shandong Airlines, Shenzhen Airlines, Sun Express, TAP Air Portugal, TAROM, Tianjin Airlines (A320 & E190), TUI, Ukraine International, VIM Airlines (Closed), Virgin Australia, Volotea, Xiamen.
SwissGear Getaway Weekend Backpack vs. Thule Aion 40L: which should you pack?
The Thule Aion 40L carries 14L more than the SwissGear Getaway Weekend Backpack (26L vs. 40L), while the SwissGear Getaway Weekend Backpack is the lighter pack at 1kg (vs. 1.5kg). For carry-on flexibility, the SwissGear Getaway Weekend Backpack fits 95% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Thule Aion 40L; if you want to travel lighter, the SwissGear Getaway Weekend Backpack is the better call.